kerriannechiu's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
beckythebibliophile's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ryckmanreader's review against another edition
5.0
Brief summary - The story of Madeline who lives at boarding school in Paris with nuns goes on a walk with her school mates through the city and ends up at the hospital.
Annotation - This is a great story with a wonderful cadence of the text that is rhythmic and soothing.
Age appropriateness 0-7 years.
Connection to six early literacy skills
Phonological awareness - This is a great read to keep the sing song verse and rhythm of text as a precursor to reading.
Opinion - I really like the Madeline stories, especially for a read laud. Although they are a longer read, I think children really enjoy the cadence of the story.
Annotation - This is a great story with a wonderful cadence of the text that is rhythmic and soothing.
Age appropriateness 0-7 years.
Connection to six early literacy skills
Phonological awareness - This is a great read to keep the sing song verse and rhythm of text as a precursor to reading.
Opinion - I really like the Madeline stories, especially for a read laud. Although they are a longer read, I think children really enjoy the cadence of the story.
cdhotwing's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
danicapage's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this one as a girl and gave it my childhood rating.
awildfawn's review against another edition
5.0
This was so cute, so funny and so beautiful.
I can't stop smiling. :) :) :)
I can't stop smiling. :) :) :)
rjvrtiska's review against another edition
5.0
Such a sweet book. Rhymes without being too rhythmic or sing-songy. I love that the girls walk past the real sights of Paris.
Mother Tongue notes: an excellent challenge for readers just past beginner level. Most pages have a large illustration, with lots of detail and 1-3 lines of text. Young children are a bit confused about such young children being away at boarding school. I always thought this was an orphanage, but Madeline’s father visits her in the hospital. That may make students feel better or worse about her position. Compare to Harry Potter, though he is older, students will be familiar with the situation.
Mother Tongue notes: an excellent challenge for readers just past beginner level. Most pages have a large illustration, with lots of detail and 1-3 lines of text. Young children are a bit confused about such young children being away at boarding school. I always thought this was an orphanage, but Madeline’s father visits her in the hospital. That may make students feel better or worse about her position. Compare to Harry Potter, though he is older, students will be familiar with the situation.